Rama Jois
| Mandagadde Rama Jois | |
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| Former Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court | |
| Former Governor of Jarkhand and Bihar | |
| Present member of Rajya Sabha | |
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| Born | 27 July 1931 Araga, Shimoga District, India |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse(s) | Vimala |
| Children | One son One daughter |
| Alma mater | Government Law College, Bangalore University of Mysore |
| Profession | Advocate Writer |
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Justice Mandagadde Rama Jois (Kannada: ಮಂಡ ಗದ್ದೆ ರಾಮಾ ಜೋಯೀಸರು)(born 1931) is a former member of Rajya Sabha, a former governor of Jharkhand and Bihar states, and a former Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. He is also a senior advocate in the Supreme Court of India.[1][2]
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Early life and education [edit]
Rama Jois was born to Narasimha Jois and Lakshmidevamma on 27 July 1931 at Araga village, Shimoga District, Karnataka, India.[2] He studied in Shimoga and Bangalore and acquired B.A., B.L.degrees and Kuvempu University has conferred him with Doctor of Laws honorary degree.[2][3]
Author [edit]
He is a noted writer and historian having written several books on Service Law, Habeas Corpus Law, Constitutional Law, etc. His most known two-volume book "Legal and Constitutional History of India", considered as a previous volume,[3] is a textbook for Law Degree course. His another well known book is "Seeds of Modem Public Law in Ancient Indian Jurisprudence". His other works include "Historic Legal Battle", " Dharma- The Global Ethic" etc. His views on Dharma and Manu Smriti are of immense value, as they have been simplified for the understanding of the common man.
Other Books published [edit]
- Services under the State (1974)
- Legal and Constitutional History of India (1982)
- Historical Battle (1977)
- Dharma : The Global Ethic (English, Hindi and Kannada) (1996)
- Ancient Indian Law : Eternal values in Manu Smrithi (English, Kannada, Hindi)(2003)
- Trivarga Siddantha (English and Kannada) (2005)
- The Bharathiya way to lead Purposeful life (English and Kannada) 2007
- National Reconciliation for Harmonious Living (2008)
- Code of Conduct for Rulers (English and Kannada) 2007
- Raja Dharma with lessons on Raja neethi[2]
- Need for Amending the Constitution[3]
Positions held [edit]
- Governor of Jharkhand State [4]
- Governor of Bihar State [5]
- Rajya Sabha Member in Karnataka [1]
- Chief Justice, Punjab and Haryana High Court[6]
Political affiliation [edit]
During The Emergency (India) 1975-77, imposed by Indira Gandhi, he was imprisoned and lodged in the Bangalore Central Jail. He was lodged along with A B Vajapayee, L K Advani, Madhu Dandavate etc. in Bangalore prison. He is recognised with Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka.
Protest [edit]
He relinquished the post of Judge of the Karnataka High Court, protesting injustice, as he was overlooked to be posted as a Supreme Court Judge.[citation needed]
Family life [edit]
He is married to Smt.Vimala and is having two children and resides at Bangalore.[2]
References [edit]
- ^ a b Press trust of India (19 June 2008). "S M Krishna among four elected unopposed to RS". The Hindu(newspaper). Retrieved 7 September 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f govt.owned.website, india.gov.in. "Detailed profile Shri M.Rama Jois". New Delhi: National Information Centre. Retrieved 7 September2012.
- ^ a b c TNN (28 March 2004). "Karnataka Varsity fetes Jois". The Times of India.
- ^ A, Jayaram (8 July 2002). "A belated reward for Jois from BJP". The Hindu (newspaper). Retrieved 7 September 2012.
- ^ Times News Network (29 October 2004). "Bihar Governor Rama Jois quits". The Times of India.
- ^ Times News Network (26 November 2010). "CM will face heat of in-house probe too". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 September 2012.
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